Report: Axalta Introduces Two New Coatings for RV Industry

According to the RV Industry Association (rvia.org), the purchase of recreational vehicles — motorhomes and towables — is on an upward swing, with RV shipments in December 2020 (40,382) being 46.8% greater than they were in December 2019 (27,516). So RV manufacturers ought to be interested in two new coatings from Axalta Coating Systems: Imron Elite […]

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MARVAC to Host ‘Electronic Lien and Title’ Webinar Feb. 17

The Michigan Association of RVs & Campgrounds (MARVAC) will host a webinar at 1 p.m., Feb. 17, with Joe Underwood from the Michigan Secretary of State to discuss the Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) program that begins on March 16. The ELT program will allow for the electronic exchange of lien and title information with […]

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Lee’s Family Trailer Donates Hovercraft to Local Fire Dept.

In a community with an abundance of recreational water bodies, safety can be a top concern. Through the donation of a four-passenger Neoteric Hovercraft, the Windham (Mass.) Fire Department will be better able to respond to emergencies on and around these bodies of water, according to a report by The Windham Eagle newspaper. Daniel Craffey, […]

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RV TechnicaI Institute Eyes March Return to In-Person Training

After a year in which COVID-19 knocked the RV Training Institute’s (RVTI) number of students trained from a goal of 1,000 to the reality of 649, Executive Director Curtis Hemmeler laid out a positive outlook for the technician training school’s second full year. With the understanding that the virus is still affecting the country, Hemmeler […]

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Cavco Industries Releases Fiscal 2021 Q3 Financial Results

Phoenix, Ariz.-based Cavco Industries Inc. today (Jan. 29) announced financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended Dec. 26. For the three months ended Dec. 26, 2020 compared to the three months ended Dec. 28, 2019: Net revenue increased 5.5% to $288.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 compared to $273.7 million […]

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Patrick Industries to Release Q4, FY 2020 Results on Feb. 11

Elkhart, Ind.-based Patrick Industries Inc, a major manufacturer and distributor of building and component products for the RV, marine, manufactured housing and industrial markets, expects to release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results before the market opens on Feb. 11, according to a press release from the company. Patrick Industries also expects […]

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Toyota Tops VW to Become World’s No. 1 Vehicle Seller

Toyota overtook Volkswagen Group to become the world’s top-selling automaker in 2020 as the slump in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic hit VW harder, according to a report by Automotive News. It was the first time Toyota clinched the position in five years. Toyota’s 2020 group sales, which include those of its subsidiaries Lexus, […]

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Shurhold Brite Wash Saves Time, Money, Company Says

Because RVs are such large vehicles, many RV owners opt to wash them with automotive or even liquid dish soap. But this choice isn’t as cost-effective as it may seem, especially when time is factored in. Not only does Shurhold Brite Wash require less rinsing, but because a smaller amount of product is used, it […]

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Togo RV Highlights ‘8 Myths of Vanlife No One Tells You’

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of an article by Brianna Contreras published by Togo RV. I’ve lived full-time in my self-renovated 1979 Class C RV with my two dogs since the summer of 2020. Before deciding to move into my RV, I lived in a downtown apartment in Houston, Texas. I was working […]

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